Artie's Eight
In the “Mad Men”-esque advertising world of the 1960s, Maureen Scullin’s father was well-known for his car illustrations. He was also a force behind Maureen’s art career, teaching her everything he knew about perspective, color, design, light — and perseverance. Dad, Dancing, and “True Colors” The most interesting paths take a few detours, and Maureen ...
A native Midwesterner, Korbin Bielski moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film production. Although Hollywood lost its appeal, Korbin was able to turn his photography hobby into a career — and Southern California into a beautiful backdrop for his work. Cinematic Expression Korbin has photographed fashion, architecture, and dramatic SoCal landscapes, which ...
Pamela Z. Daum calls herself an introvert, but you might not guess it from her sense of humor and willingness to explore new places. For example, she once documented a crew of journalists covering the Baja 1000, a prestigious off-road race. There she was, in the desert in the dead of night, photographing drivers at ...
As a panda bear who loves to climb trees — not all pandas can — I am mesmerized by Brenda Jiral’s paintings. Trees are a recurring theme in this fine artist’s most recent artwork, reminding her of strength, vitality, and her deeply rooted faith, as she shares on her website. Firmly Planted, Freely Blooming Brenda ...
If Jen Sterling had any doubts about the decision to sell her company and pursue fine art full time, this surely was confirmation: Art Folio Annual named her among “the world’s most exciting artists” in 2021. Nothing Vanilla Here The self-taught abstract artist from Annapolis, Maryland, started her career as a graphic designer. Most recently ...
As a photographer, Detroit native Wil Moore draws from his background in the fine arts as he captures the dynamic humanity of his subjects. Inspired by Experience From his childhood in Detroit to his time in the armed forces, Wil Moore has collected a range of experiences that inform his work as a fine art ...
Elena Maza Borkland was 13 years old when she fled Cuba with her two sisters in a political exodus known as “Operation Pedro Pan.” Although she settled near Washington, D.C., her grandfather’s tropical fruit trees back in Cuba would later inspire a passion for sketching and painting flowers and plants. A Penchant for Details Elena ...
A technologist and software developer by trade, Dave Therrien has two creative outlets: music and photography. He finds similarities between recording his own songs and photographing landscapes, seascapes, and architecture: both require the energy, tools, and creative mind to transform something raw into a more beautiful form. Shapes and Shadows As Frame Destination’s resident ambassador, ...
Beth Rose is the mother of five children. And she hints there may be more to come. This begs the question: How does she have time for a photography business, where she is busy “making memories into heirlooms,” as her tagline aptly describes? Momentary Bliss Her husband’s nickname for Beth Rose, “Hummingbird,” may be the ...
Although as a panda bear, I am perpetually clothed in black and white, bright colors make me smile. That’s why I couldn’t resist Kimberly Kort’s highly saturated sensations. Painting Past the Pain Kimberly has been suffering from migraines for more than 20 years. In fact, it was the medium of fluid art that became a ...